West Reading High School - Vaquero Yearbook (West Reading, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1943 volume:

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We will regret the day when we must part, Your rnem'ries are forever in our hearts, Yes, we together will prepare for life, Through calm and peacefulness, through war and strife So as the shadows fall on our school days, We will in silence at your colors gaze. Dur dear Maroon and Steel will never die, We will forever love West Reading High. lane E. Brusch i' Class Motto: Everyone Weaves His Own Destiny Class Colors: Green and White 2 TABULA STAFF First row: Iane Petree, Mary Ann McDonald Mary Campitelh Ieannine Aul n , , e bach, Iane Brusch. Second row: Richard Marks, Richard Nelson, Iohn Muhs, Iames Fahl, David LeVan. CO-EDITORS . v ART EDITOR .... GIRLS' SPORTS EDITO BOYS' SPORTS EDITOR ACTIVITIES .... FEATURE EDITORS . TYPING MANAGER . BUSINESS MANAGER R 3 lane E. Brusch Iames C. Eahl Richard G. Nelson Mary Campitelii Iohn Muhs Mary Ann McDonald Iane Petree Richard Marks Ioanninc Aulcnloach David LoVan FACULTY Front row: George Goundie, Florence Finger, Madeline Richardson, Alrneda Laughman, Ruth Lantz, Anna Taylor, Mary Gresh, Mabel Fritz, lda Starnm, Stephen Leininger. Second row: Dorothy Myers, Lovina Kline, Dorothy Lenhart, Samuel Naylor, M larnes Waldron, Herbert Cobley, Herbert Holtzman, lohn Shaner, Evan an- Willer, Sara Stanton, Bernice Reichenbach, Back row: Ralph Moyer, Charles Thomas, George Fichthorn. 4 acufty HERBERT P. HOLTZMRN, Supervising Principal PhB., L.L.B. Dickinson College, FLM. University ol Pennsylvania EDWIN B. YEICH, High School Principal HB. Franklin and Marshall College, FLM. Univer- sity of Pennsylvania SRMUEL I. NHYLOR, Commercial B.S. Elizabethtown College LOVINH N. KLINE, English BH. Penn State and West Chester State Teachers College CHHRLES E. THOMHS, Social Studies HB. Hamilton College, MH. University of Penn- sylvania MRBEL H. FRITZ, French and Latin HB. Bucknell, FLM. Columbia University HNNH C. THYLOR, German and General Language QB. Wilson College IDH H. STHMM, Mathematics Susquehanna University, Hlbright College, Univer- sity oi Pennsylvania MQRY E, GRESH, Geography and History B.S. Hlbright, Shippensburg State Teachers College EVHN H. MHNWILLER, Mathematics B.S. Hlbright College GEORGE H. GOUNDIE, lndustrial Hrts B.S. Kutztown State Teachers College FLORENCE H. FINGER, Vocational Home Economics B.S. Hood College MHDELINE RICHQRDSON, Vo c a tio n al nomics B.S. Penn State RUTH LRNTZ, Librarian HB. Bucknell University STEPHEN C, LEININGER, Industrial Hits B.S. Pllbright College BERNICE REICHENBHCH, Commercial B.S. Cedar Crest College SHRH S. STHNTON, School Nurse R.N. Reading Hospital QLMEDP1 LHUGHMHN, Dental Hygienist Temple University IOHN H. SHRNER, Physical Education B.S. Fllbright College, MS. University vania DOROTHY G. LENHHRT, Physical Educat Sargent School, Boston University HERBERT F, COBLEY, Science BS. Kutztown State Teachers College IQMES M. K. WHLDRON, Flrt B.S. Kutztown State Teachers College DOROTHY E. MYERS, Science B.S. Penn State RHLPH MOYER, Social Studies HB. Ursinus College GEORGE W. FICHTHORN, Music B.S., M.S, Temple University Home Eco of Pennsyl- ion JLQANNINIQ AULIQNIRACH Newt Dramatics, 23 Class Secretary, 25 Yearbook, 43 Lariat, 3, 4, Refreshment Stand. 4. Jeannine is one of our outstanding typists and is bound to make someone an efiicient stenog. At most of our home basketball games, you can usually hnd her behind the refreshment stand. She was quite often seen with one of our y42 graduates, but he is now serving in the U.S. Navy. That must explain her hobby of writing and re- ceiving letters. BETTY HEART lABl,ttyIl Track, 1. Betty may be small, but that has no effect on her mental ability. She is always right-up-there with all her stud- ies. Sausage is taboo with her, but that has no effect whatsoever on the rest of her appetite. She has a hobby of collecting pictures of all her friends. Majority of her spare time, though, is spent skating, Q.-Xny particular attraction, Betty?j LUCILLE BENNETHUM LnCj ' Dramatics, 25 Girl Reserves, 3, 4. Lncyl' is frequently seen at most of our school affairs. She is one of our commercial students and likes short- hand extremely well. Spinach seems to turn. her stomach: however, a piece of strawberry Shortcake will remedy the situation. 6 JANE BRUSCH llla11z1'c ' Dramatics, Z3 Girl Reserves, V. Pres., 3, Pres., 4: Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 45 Tennis, 2, 3, 45 Track, 1, Mgr., 2. 3, Cheerleader, 2, 3, 4, Yearbook, 45 Lariat, 3. 4, MacDowell Chorus, 3, 43 A.A., Z, 35 Monitor, 1, 2, 3. Jane is always to be found gallivanting around the halls with some new activity on the pan. She keeps a steady diet of cherry cokes and cherry pie a-la mode. Gas ra- tioning has effected her favorite recreation, which is driv- iugg but she's satisfied to stay at home. So she says l Also, Mamie is quite an ace at basketball and is one of our outstanding cheerleaders. PAUL BRYSON Hguckll Hi-Y, 3, 4, Track, 1, 2, 3, 45 Camera Club, 1. Buck is one of the lads who is leaving school to take up an Army career. He spends most of his school hours in the shop and mechanical drawing rooms. Outside of school Buck spends his time at either an archery or rille range. As a hobby he collect stamps and pictures of air- planes. Here's hoping you get an easy 'fTop-kick Buck. LEONARD BUSCH lrllenu Stage Manager, 35 Assistant Treasurer of A.A., 3, 4. Len is a noted trapper and hunter along the Wyomissing Creek. Believe it or not, he really catches plenty of game. He can be seen around school taking tickets at all the basketball games and keeping away from the wimmen. I 7 MARY CAMPIQTLQLLI AMd7'j',y Basketball, 2, 3, 43 Yearbook, 4. Mary is a bug on rug-cutting. just give her music, and of course a partner, and boy, nothing will stop her! NVhen the subject of food is brought tc light, take this advice- never mention fish. One thing, however, she will glory in hearing mentioned is Bond bread. What's the reason, Mary? QAS if we didn't knowj RUTH ELY Ru th Dramatics, Zg Class Play, 4. Ruth would never survive if she would have to be without a radio. Also, another indispensable item in her life, is a serving of that good, old combination of sauer kraut and hot dogs. When those unbearable gloomy days hang around, she usually spends her time in reading. If you wish to stay on friendly terms with her, just be sure you never call her '4Ruthie . JANIES FAHL fi11m1y Hi-Y, 2, 3. 45 Basketball, l, 2, 3, 43 Soccer, 3, Track, lg Class Play, 45 Class Pres., 1, 43 Year- book. 43 Lariat, 3, 45 Monitor, 1, 25 Baseball, Z, 3, 4. W'hat's that coming down the street? It's a steam roller. no, it's a junk heap, no, it's Fahly in his Terraplane. Fat is noted for his fabulous car, as well as for his acute sense of humor. As President of the Senior Class, and a participant in various other school activities, jimmy leads a pretty busy life, but he always finds time to work for Claire', fthe one at Croll 8: Keckj, and to take that certain someone out. jim expects to be a doctor and, by his high school record, should be quite a successful one. Q HICLICN Flilll, l.011a'0n. Dramatics, 2g Girl Reserves, S, 43 MacDowell Choral Club, 3, 4. London is the Gulliver of the Seniors. She is a meni- ber of our lVlacDowell Choral Club and also a faithful member of her church choir. She thrives on macaroni and hamburger, plus good movies. Thinks Nelson lfddv is positively 'fsuperfi Although an academic student, she plans to attend a commercial college when through with school. ROS li FLAC CO R0.vif ' Girls' Glee Club, l. 2, 3, 4. Rosie is one of our movie-fans and simply idolizes Allan Ladd. ln addition, she has quite a collection of movie magazines and, thus, is usually well informed of the up-to-date movie news. She is a commercial student. but says she could very easily do without bookkeeping. Mashed potatoes is her pet energy builder. lRlfNlC FORRY Hllv7'!'l1t'1LH Dramatics, 23 Girl Reserves, 3, 43 Girls' Glee Club, 2. 3, 4g Monitor. 3, 4. VVrench', is taking the Commercial course. and aspires to be a stenog or cashier. She likes shorthand, but claims that bookkeeping will be the death of her vet. She detests all seafood and red cabbage. Her hobbifff Writing letters. 9 RICHARD FREES Doc Hi-Y, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4. Doc', is another one of our Shops boys. He spends most of his time on the first floor, and is quite adept in metal work. He is an enthusiastic member of the Penn- sylvania State Guards, and was recently made a Corporal. Upon graduation he hopes to enter the leathernecks . JOHN GILBERT Gillie Hi-Y, Z, 3, 45 Basketball, 2, 3g Soccer, 2, 3g Track, 1, 2, 3, Class V. Pres., 1, Pres. A.A., 43 MacDow- ell Chorus Club, 3, 4, Swimming, 1, 3, 35 Wrest- ling, 2. Big John was surely missed on the athletic teams this year, after being a standout on all teams as a junior. John is the ace shop man of the class and turns out any- thing from toy pistols to tom-toms on the lathe. He ex- pects to enter the Marines after graduation . . . God help the Japs! HELEN MAE GUSSMAN Gus Dramatics, 2, Girl Reserves, 3, 4, Lariat Treas- urer, 4g Girls' Glee Club, 2, 3, Monitor, 3. Gus , an industrious commercial student, finds book- keeping her main interest. She enjoys dancing and lis- tening to orchestras immensely. Movies also occupy much of her spare time. When turnips are home on the range , you will find Guss patronizing Brown's Diner. She has become dejected due to a certain person leaving for the armed forces. 10 FAE HARRIS AKFaeJ! Dramatics, 23 Girl Reserves, 35 Student Council, 3, 45 Class Play, 4. Fae is an enthusiast in the sports and social world. De- sires to be a model after she's graduated. Although she is taking the general business course, she does not par- ticularly relish the idea of being somebody's stenogn. Her favorite pastimes are reading and listening to up-to- the-minute recordings, plus a certain Penn State student. BARBARA HEINS Bubbles Dramatics, 2, Girl Reserves, 3, 45 Tennis, 3. Babs', is taking the Academic course, with intentions of becoming an interior decorator. She is quite a movie- goer and is also seen at most of our varsity basketball games. Wheii. that nothing-to-do mood hits her, she usually falls back on a good magazine packed full of stories. However, much of her spare time seems to be occupied in faithfully keeping up her correspondence. THEODORE HEIST r1R0CkLvJl Orchestra, 1, 2, 33 Basketball, lg Student Council, 1, MacDowell Chorus, 3, 4. Rocky is the jive-hound of our class. He fairly emits rhythm and is a mainstay of the MacDowell Choral Club. His passion is cutting Varga girls out of Esquire and plastering them on his desk. He inherited the moniker Rocky from a local jitterbug because he does quite a bit of rug cutting himself. 11 DONALD l IICNNING Don Refreshment Stand, 4. Uncle Sain has already caught up with Don. However, he has 1nade arrangements to stick with us until gradu- ation. He is one of our jazz hounds and has a whole library stacked high with records to prove it. After the war, he plans to become an accountant, so-watch those figures, Don! GRACIC HINNILRSHITZ G0osc ' Glee Club, 1, 23 Monitor, 3. Goose looks forward to being a stenographer when her school days are over. Her favorite pastime is playing the latest recordings, although much of her leisure time is spent skating at Arena Gardens. Incidentally, have you ever wondered whose Reading High ring Goose is wear- ing? GERTRUDE HOHL Gert Track, 1, 25 Class Play, 45 Girl Reserves, 3, 43 Glee Club, l, Z, 3, 4, Christmas Cards, 4. Gert thrives on Tommy Dorsey recordings, veal cutlet, and spinach. Her hobby is eating, Codd, isn't it?j She took able charge of the Christmas card sales this year and turned in a swell record on them. 12 NORMAN KOCH Norm Norm takes the General Curriculum with shop work as his specialty. He keeps up on all the latest movies which come to town. French fried potatoes appeal to his taste, but it's thumbs-down when it comes to liver. His hobby is saving clippings from newspapers on write- ups of our local Drum and Bugle Corps. ROBERT LEBO Bob Dramatics, 23 Orchestra, l, Z, 3, 43 Class Play, 45 MacDowell Chorus, 3, 45 Band, 1, 2, 3, 4. Bob takes the General Business course. and above all. likes business problems and shorthand. He finds English quite dull. On a Saturday night he is found at the West Reading Hotel, eating lobster tails and a mouthful of spaghetti. Most of his time he spends listening to records, as well as collecting them. He thinks Harry james is tops. DAVID LEVAN Benny Soccer, 3, Student Council, 1, 2, Treasurer, 3, 4, Yearbook, 4. Benny is taking the Commercial course and is the treasurer of our class, and a very efficient and reliable one. Benny has quite a few favorite subjects. They are Business Problems, Shorthand, and Bookkeeping, but he dislikes English. Benny's favorite recreation is ping- pong. He's a whiz at beating ace ping-pong players, too. Ben can be seen tearing around VV. R. in his dad's delivery truck. 13 RICHARD MARKS nrDiCk:1 Hi-Y, Z, 3, Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 43 Soccer, 3, Track, 4, Yearbook, 45 A.A., 4, Baseball, 2, 3, 4. Dick,' is the class pool champ. He divides his time be- tween pool, basketball, the Reading Air Chutes, and an occasional day at school. A star basketball player, he has a reputation for piling up casualties on the opposition Qunintentionally, of coursej. Dick prefers blondes, but a brunette or a redhead doesn't seem to faze him. Starchy plans to enter the Merchant Marine after graduation. and become a sea-going billiardist. MA RY LOU M AYS Maisie Dramatics. 2: Girl Reserves, 3, 45 Basketball, 2, 33 Monitor, 4. Maisie is the gal who has tive years of Home Ee. to her credit, which obviously points out her main ambition. A fresh lemon coke, preferably from Painter's always touches the spot . She also takes quite a fancy to cor- responding, especially where the Navy is concerned. MARY ANN MCDQNALD Mary Ami Dramatics, Z5 Yearbook, 45 Lariat, 3, 43 Refresh- ment Stand, 4. Mary Ann is our future librarian. If you ever mention baked potatoes or pork, you will be her pal for life. Her favorite recreation is dancing Con the smooth sidej. She also indulges in letter writing-to the Marines, naturally! By the way, did you ever hear of a procrastinator? VVell, we think Mary Ann is a good example of one! 14 KATHRYN MILLER Kitty Dramatics, 2, Girl Reserves, 3, 4, Class Play, 45 Monitor, 1, 2, 3, 4. Kitty is just one of those happy kidsu. She Hoats about the halls without a worry on- her mind. Strange as it may seem, she simply hates butter. But that, however, may be considered fortunate. -Farms seem to fascinate her-could there be any specific reason? A sure way of distinguishing Kitty is by that invincible cough , DONALD MOGEL rrTriJ1 Hi-Y, Z, 3, 45 Basketball, lg Track, 1. Tri is the fellow who seems to be always smiling and ready to have a good time. Although he was never a real participant in sports, he gave the team plenty of support from the bleachers. His chief prohciencies are wading through an order of pork chops and mashed po- tatoes or setting up a job for Mr. Leininger. ELAINE SCHXVARTZ flDiglI Dramatics, 25 Girl Reserves, 3, 45 Basketball, 2. 3. 4, Track, 1, 25 S ncil, lg Cheerleader, 2, 3, 43 Lariat, 45 rcasurer, 3. 4. Diz is one 'of those students who is looking forward to college when the portals of West Reading close behind her. She goes in for all sports but shines most brilliantly in basketball. She also attends all of our varsity basket- ball games, as she is one of our spirited cheerleaders. Could there be any special reason for her unusual inter- est in basketball? 15 'J DAXVN MOY ER 'Dawn Girl Reserves, 3, 43 Basketball, 3g Lariat, 3, 43 Monitor, 1, 2. Dawn is our inevitable question girl. She usually has quite a few up her sleeve and flings them out constantly. She follows the Commercial Course and is quite fond of shorthand. Frequently, her appetite takes her to the Far East Restaurant for some of the chicken chow mein. Her best friend is in training with the U. S. armed forces. JOHN MUHS nt' ' ' H .Slim Dramatics. 2, Basketball, 2. 3. 43 Track, 35 Class Y. Pres., 4: Yearbook. 4, Lariat, 4. Slim is endowed with a very high sense of humor. He has a good time about nearly everything he does, and can turn a serious situation into a joke with a few f'quips . He spends his spare time working at the Reading Air Chutes . Slim hopes to enter Annapolis or West Point after graduation. RICHARD NELSON Basketball, Z, 3, 45 Soccer, 35 Yearbook, 4, The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of exidenceu -that's Dick Nelson. Always ready to crack wise. His salty wit keeps the class in stitches. Strictly a woman- hater, he plans to enter the Merchant Marines as soon as he graduates. 16 .IANIQ l,l'l'I'RlQlC Pete Girl Reserves, 3, 45 Basketball, 3, Yearbook, 43 Monitor, 4. Pete likes anything that has to do with the out-of-doors and, therefore, gets a thrill out of most sports. She also enjoys dancing as well as good movies. In discussing the very interesting subject of food, she will never linish telling you about waliles. Most of her evenings at home Cif there is such a thingj are occupied in reading good novels. Looks forward to a secretarial position after graduation. XYILLIAM RUM M ICI, Peanut Mlm Hi-Y, 3, 45 Tennis. 4, Class Play, 43 A..-X., 4. Peanut Man heads the radical faction of our class. He has more impossible theories of life than anyone you can think of. He was recently barred from the VVest Read- ing High School Athletic Association, or, in other words. the pool room. Here's hoping you get reinstated, Nut Man. NORMA SAUBICR Norma Dramatics, 10. Norma is slightly on the independent side. and moreover, appears to take little interest in school events. Most of her interest seems to be focused in an entirely different direction . She shudders at the thought of bookkeeping class, but will, undoubtedly, become calmed at the mere thought of roast pork. Her main goal is that of an office position. Good luck, Normal 17 RICHARD SCHLEGEL --lame Hi-Y, 3, 43 Orchestra, Z. 3, -lg Soccer, 3: Track. 33 Class Treasurer, l, 23 Yearbook, 45 Lariat, 3, 4. Dick has been with the class since eighth grade. He is one of the more serious lads in the outiit. Schleg did a good job as the editor of the Lariat until he transferred to Albright at the end of the second quarter. His blonde hair and blue eyes attract plenty of chickens, but his heart belongs to one , MARY BETH SCHOFFR S0ph Drainatics, 25 Girl Reserves, 3, 4, Tennis, 3. 45 Class Secretary, l, 3, 4, Cheerleader, 3, 4, Lariat, 4g MacDowell Chorus, 3, 4. This Schofer's Bun-Girl answers to a host of monik- ers. She thrives on cokes with fountain lemon, but dis- likes stew and chemistry. Sophl' loves to dance and enjoys nothing better than cheerleading at a West Read- in-g basketball game. The First thing she asks upon seeing you is, Do you have anything for my 'Have You . . . ?' column F DAVID MGYER Daw Dramatics, 23 Hi-Y, Z, 3, Chaplain, 43 Track, 3, Class Play, 4g Lariat, 33 Monitor, l, 2, 3. Davy is the electrical wizard of the crowd. He also loves to argue about minor teclmicalities in physics and math classes. Davy is also taking exams for Annapolis and various other schools. He spends his spare time working for a West Reading florist. 18 RICHARD SEIDEL lfllupil Lup is the musician of our class. He also sings a classy tenor in the MacDowell Club. Due to the emer- gency, he left our Hock and is now pastiming at West Chester, where he hopes to continue his musical career. Good luck, Lup. RICHARD SMITH afsnll-gr: Hi-Y, 3, Pres., 43 Basketball, 2, 35 Tennis, 2, 3, Mgr.. 43 Track, 13 Baseball, 3, 45 A.A., 4, Moni- tor, 3, 4. Smut is struggling through the Academic Course. The one thing he does not like is foreign languages. How- ever, he does favor the sciences. Snuff , as you most all know him by, is a rabid sports fan. He is a very great eater and is not very particular what he eats as long as it is not sweet potatoes. As his hobbies and recreation conflict, we have named his hobbies. Snuff is also president of the Hi-Y Club. VVILLIAM STAVRIDES ffsketil Sket has already left our Alma Mater to attend Al- bright College. He will be back in June, though, to take part in our graduation exercises. Sket thrives on steak, but liver ruins his appetite. When he is not .playing eight-ball , he is playing boogie-woogiev on the piano. He is also quite a radio enthusiast. 19 MARY STOUDT 'Stoudty Girl Reserves, 3, 4, Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Class Play, lg Glee Club, 2, 4. Stoudty's favorite subject in the General Business Course is English. She enjoys horseback riding and claims she is quite good at ping-pong. She is another one of those skating fans and, therefore, you can frequently hnd her at the Arena Gardens. Chaffe's is also another prominent topic in Stoudty's life, as she is quite a spag- hetti twister. M GLLY SWEEN EY f'M01r' Dramatics, 2g Girl Reserves, 3, 4, Student Coun- cil, 2, 3, 4, Lariat, 3, 4, Monitor, 1, 2, 3, 43 A.A., 3g Aeronautics Club, 4. Molly is the lass who has many interests . She is studying for an academic diploma and prefers chemistry to any other subject. Positively despises lima beans but simply thrives on hamburgers and juliennes. Quite a bit of her spare time is spent on the dance floor. QDanc- ing, of courselj Frequently, she may be seen scurrying about making arrangements for a Student Council meet- mg. ARDELL SWOYER Dell Dramatics, 23 Girl Reserves, 3, 45 Tennis, 3. Dell will make some man a happy home, for her favor- ite subject is Home Economics. Chocolate nut sundaes are her specialty. She enjoys dancing and collects Jon VVltCO11llJ illustrations as a hobby. Quite often she may be seen with the he-man of our class. 20 M ARIE TROELSCH Mit'lcc.x ' Dramatics, 2. Mickey is taking the Commercial Course and finds Business linglish her favorite subject. Iinjoys the movies and simply cherishes southern fried chicken. She dis- plays little interest in outside affairs , and therefore, surprised us all when she showed us her engagement ring. HARRY WADE HI-Iapn Class Play, 43 MacDowell Chorus, 4. Hap is the fellow who lives and breathes art. Inci- dentally, he is very good at it! Over the week-ends he usually goes camping-of course, where, why, and with whom he doesn't say. Claims string beans play tag with his stomach. His main ambition is to play Romeo on the stage. CLAIRE WEEBER Clairc ' Dramatics. 2g Track, 1, 2g Monitor, 45 Glee Club, 2, 4. Claire is one of our attractive seniors, but don't rush, boys, for she already has found her prince charming . His name F-just ask Claire! When it comes to filling that vacant spot a hamburger and juliennes will do the trick. Commercial work is her main. incentive and she hopes some day to make a capable secretary. 21 DORIS XVIQTZILL Dot Ilramatics, 25 Girl Reserves, 3, 43 Girls' Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Dot can be easily recognized by her exceptionally good posture and perfect carriage. She goes for swimming in a big way and when it comes to foods, tuna Fish sand- wiches are just tops,'. Collecting jewelry and letters seem to be her outstanding hobbies. She is planning to take up nursing as a career and we're sure she'll ht that job perfectly. IDA lVHITMOYIiR Ifldall Girls' Glee Club, l. Z, 3, 4. Ida is one of our morale builders as she has dozens of soldier friends with whom she corresponds. She likes commercial studies very much but finds one objection-f namely, history! If boiled cabbage appears on the flame, Ida is sure to be far from sight. VVhen she is not con- centrating on the subject of morale building , she finds time to sing and play records. VIRGINIA YILRGILR Judy Girls' Glec Club, 1, 2, 3, 45 Refreshment Stand, 4. Judy is one of the many married women of our class. She is sporting a bit of ice from a H42H man. She does quite a bit of 'tjivingn and she came through for the gold medal up at Indiantown Gap. She hits Brown's Diner for veal cutlets quite frequently with a Hgentl' in a H4IH Ford. 22 CHARLOTTE Zllffihlfli Cl1a1'l0Hc ' Dramatics, 2: Class Play, 4, Charlotte expects to clo her part in the world by being somcone's secretary or steuographer. She says she would rather dance than eat funless, of course, it's a sundaej, ller hobby is collecting pictures and write-ups ou activi- ties of good olcl XV.R.H.S. However, she also takes quite an interest in the Army Air Corps. 23 pecfication We, the class ot l943, dedicate this book to our taculty advisers, Edwin B. Yeich and Samuel l. Naylor, for their concerted etiort and unselfish assistance in all activities which we, as the Senior Class have undertaken. 24 'ldv I it . YJ l dial ?f, gfau of H430 Kap bz the .fletvice if We dedicate this page of our Class Book to those boys who were at one time members of our class, but who are now serving in the armed forces. We wish to proclaim our admiration lor themg and Wherever they are, whether it be a toxhole in Guadalcanal, an Arctic icetlow, or a North African oasis, we shall be thinking ot them, and hoping tor their sate and speedy return. Robert Conrath George Dennis lack Foster lames Hill William lohnson Kenneth Latshaw lohn H, Mays 'A' Evan Moyer Oliver Putt Franklin Shindle Wayne Shirey Leon Sweitzer Harry Trebil Louis Warner Richard Wildermuth 25 glass -gc tz'w'tz'e5 IUNIOR PROM UR Classes' greatest success was the Prom which We had in our Iunior year. It Was held on the evening of March 21, 1942, in the Mirror Room of the Berkshire Hotel. There Was a record attendance of 225 people, who danced from 8:30 to 11:30 to the music of lack Heath and his orchestra. A novelty which was introduced at this dance was a coke bar, destined to become a major feature at most West Reading Dances. The Iunior Prom was open to the general public, and boys and girls from our town and surrounding ones attended it. The Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Cobley, Miss lda Stamm, Miss Dorothy Myers, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Angstadt, and Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Schlegel. Earle Angstadt did an excellent job as general chairman of our Prom, and thanks should go to him and to everyone who helped to make this affair such a great success! 27 SENIOR CLASS PLAY UN November l9, l942, the Senior Class pre- sented the three act farce Double Trouble. The plot of the play is centered about a typical middle class family which Was hit by the de- pression. ln an effort to get back on their feet financially, they seek the aid of their Aunt Deborah, a noted actress, who has come to visit them. However, it turns out that Aunt Deborah is really not Aunt Deborah but a bank robber who is using the Berry family as a front While he is cool- ing off. Through a sequence of hilarious attempts to beg, borrow, steal, or inherit some of Aunt Deborah's fortune, they find that he is in reality a fake. Art Samson, an enthusiastic cub reporter and the suitor of Alice Berry, and Iimmy Berry, uncovered the plot of the gangsters. After the real Aunt Deborah appears and the crooks make an unsuccessful at- tempt to escape, they are brought to justice. The money received from the reward pays off the debts and the Berrys are once more out of the red and on easy street. Art Samson gets his girl and everybody's happy about the whole thing. The antics of Dave Moyer, in the dual role of the phoney Aunt and the hardened criminal, kept the audience in constant merriment throughout the performance. 28 Did I put on too much rouge-?' 'O Romeo, O Romeo Wherefore crrt thou, Romeo 'Now don't miss your cues or forget your lines in that third act. CLASS NIGHT HE play that was presented by the class of 1943 of the West Reading High School on Tuesday evening, lune 1, 1943 was the three-act comedy, Victory Home by Dana Thomas. The lead was taken by Fae L. Harris, who had the role of Gale Hargrove. Richard C. Marks played opposite her as Tony Cravetti, a young Ameri- can ot Italian heritage in Uncle Sam's army. I. Harry Wade enacted the important role ot Mr. Hargrove. He saw his family as one hundred per cent patriots, only to discover at last that they had actually sowed the seeds of defeat and gave aid to the enemy. Playing opposite him as his wife was Doris Wetzel. As Dad explained, Edith is wonderful-but a little giddy. Richard Smith had the role of Benford Hargrove, the young son who nearly missed the bus. Roberta Sweeney and Robert Lebo, as the young married couple who couldn't decide whether to be or not to be part of the lighting service, created many hilarious moments. Ann Linton, Benford's sweetheart, and Carl Fredericks, Bentords triend,were played by Claire Weeber and Theodore Heist, respectively. Mrs. Kelso and Mrs. Harrigan, two irate neighbors, played by Mary Louise Mays and Elaine E. Schwartz, kept you chuckling throughout the course of the play. 30 COMMENCEMENT QN lune 3, l943, the Class of '43 brought its twelve years of endeavor and achieve- ment to a climax with an inspiring, as Well as patri- otic, commencement program, which was based on a timely and important topic-The Four Freedoms. The subject of Freedom from Fear was discussed by Ieannine Aulenbach, lane Brusch explained the es- sentials of Freedom ot Worship, lames Fahl defined Freedom of Speech, and the fourth speaker, lane Petree, talked on Freedom from Want. David Moyer acted as chairman and introduced the program, 'which held the interest of the entire audience throughout the evening. 31 GIRLS' BHSKETBHLL TERM First row: Susan Mirahile, Mary Stoudt, Iane Brusch, Elaine Schwartz, Gloria Scott. Second row: Mary Campitelli, lean Hoetter, Dorothy Hartzell, Ioyce Gerhart, lean Flickinger, Corinne Williams, Maeyon Heckler, Third row: Roberta Sweeney, Scorekeeper, Dorothy G. Len- hart, Coach, Rita Lieb, Mana- ger, Kathryn Miller,Timekeeper. HTHLETIC HSSOCIHTION First row: Iohri H. Shaner, Coach, lean Flickinger, Rita Lieb, Mary Beth Schofer, Evan H. Manwiller, Treasurer, Second row: lohn Gilbert, Rich- ard Marks, Richard Smith, Wil! liarn Rumrnel, David Batdort, Chester Keller, Farrel Devlin, Iames Fahl. VRRSITY BHSKETBHLL TERM First row: David Moyer, scorer, David Batdorf, Donald Klein, Carl Brown, William Rummei, student manager. Second row: Iohn H. Shaner, coach, Richard Marks, Iohn Muhs, Richard Nelson, James Fahi. GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Pep! What's that? If you attended any of the cowgirls games this year, you'll know what it is. Led by four seniors, the girls' basketball team had a very successful season. Even though this was a pick-up team, the cowgirls had six victories and three losses. This was due to their cooperation, teamwork, speed and initiative. With this as a start, we hope that the future basketball teams will continue to succeed. The forward line-up consisted of lane Brusch, Mary Campitelli, Susan Mirable, Maeyon Heckler, Pearl Ketner, Rita Lieb, lean I-loeffer, Patricia Sweeney, Ruth Frick, and Polly Ann Conner. Brusch and Campitelli are the only forwards that will not appear on the line-up next year. The guard line-up consisted of Mary Stoudt, Elaine Schwartz, Corinne Williams, leanne Flickinger, Ioyce Gerhart, Mary lane Eckert, Gloria Scott, Dorothy I-lartzell, Nancy En- glehart, and Carolyn Enck. There are also two girls on the guard line-up who will not play next year. They are Stoudt and Schwartz. Iane Brusch Ever since 9th grade lane has been a varsity member. She is a clever shot and her scoring record is a visible attribute to her fine marksmanship. The outstanding perform- ance of her basketball career was when she rang the bell for 36 counters against the Wyomissing Sunsets. Mary Campitelli Mary is the diminutive playmaker of the aggregation. Her fiery play and clever ball handling was, with Brusch's shooting the high-light of the forecourt play. Elaine Schwartz For the past three years Diz has been a stalwart member of the W. R. Cowgirls. Her consistent play in a guard position and the support she gave to the forwards was a prom- inent factor in the success of our team. Diz played center guard. Mary Stoudt Mary was Diz's running mate at guard. When Elaine was injured she took command of the defense and because of her sterling leadership the team hung up a magnificent de- fensive record. Corinne Williams, Maeyon Heckler, and Susan Mirable rounded out the starting combin- ation. lean Flickinger, Rita Lieb, and loyce Gerhart were valuable substitutes. G H M E S W. R. Opp Ian. 19 Wyomissing 31 l3 lan. 22 Mt. Penn 18 33 Feb. 4 Mohnton 28 21 Feb. 10 Central Catholic 26 l0 Feb. l6 Shillington 19 l8 Feb. l8 Mt. Penn l2 26 Feb. l9 Mohnton i2 23 Feb. 23 Central Catholic 23 2l Mar. l3 Wyomissing 46 19 Time Keeper-Kathryn Miller and Mary Lou Mays Score Keeper-Roberta Sweeney Manager-Rita Lieb and lean Flickinger Coach-Dorothy G. Lenhart 33 GIRLS' TENNIS This year tennis was again a favorite sport among West Reading Lassies, in spite of its rather shap curtailment for the duration. A tennis ladder was erected in the Physical Education room. Any girl was eligible for the ladder, and the six highest girls constituted the team. At the time of this writing no matches have been played, but they are scheduled dur- ing May with such teams as Wyomissing, Shillington, and Albright. Outstanding candidates for this year's team are Ieanne Flickinger, Ioyce Gerhart, Rita Lieb, Barbara Heins, Mary Beth Schofer, and lane Brusch. The tennis team is managed by Ieanne Flickinger and coached by Miss Dorothy Lenhart. 'k THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Although our sports program this year was rather de-emphasized, the Athletic Associ- ation turned in a fine job of sports promotion. The student body overwhelmingly chose Iohn Gilbert, former sports luminary, to head the organization and formulate our war- time athletic program. We limited ourselves to three major sports this year, doing away with soccer, wrestling, and tennis and continuing with basketball, track, and baseballg we also entered the ab- breviated Berks County swimming league. The school launched an intramural program this year which promises to develop some fine material for future West Reading teams. As in former years, the major undertaking of the Athletic Association was the lnterscho- lastic Track Meet. This year marked the fourteenth annual running of the classic. There were twelve high schools entered with over two hundred participants. A very strong Muhlenberg aggregation topped all other teams to establish a new scoring record and keep their hold on a majority of the trophies. Several substitutions had to be made in the line of awards but the meet was a huge success, and a smoothly run affair. The officers who directed our policies this year certainly deserve plenty of credit for their splendid work. 34 BOYS' SPORTS Of all the sports sponsored by the West Beading High School, basketball seemed to be the most attractive to the male portion of the class of '43. As early as 9th grade many members of this class expressed their eagerness to participate in basketball by trying out for the freshman team. This team, composed entirely of freshmen from the class of '43, made quite an enviable record despite their inexperience. The following year, several men obtained positions on the Iunior Varsity under the able coaching of Mr. Charles Buckley. Although the members of the class of '43 did not see full time action their support was essential in winning every league game played that year. ln their lunior year, the basketeers of the class of '43 were continuing their careers with the Iunior Varsity. This season, the I. V.'s were under the direction of Mr. Iohn Shaltersf The team repeated their feat of the previous year by winning ten straight league games. In this year one member of the class did earn a Varsity post. lohn Gilbert served as guard on the big team and was surely a definite reason for the Cowboys having such a successful season that year. p The '42-'43 season found four '43 class members on the Varsity team. Because of fate, the season was none too successful, but in spite of bad breaks the Cowboys showed a fine spirit of sportsmanship all through the season. By far the most important contribution of the class to basketball was not in the form of athletes, but it took the form of school spirit. In their Iunior year, the class of '43 was largely, if not totally, responsible for a revival of the school spirit that had lain dormant for quite a few years. The revival produced an unprecedented fervor and zeal for the sport, and it was this backing and support that made the Cowboys a serious contender for the division championship. The next to most popular sport, according to the number of participants from the class of '43, was baseball. During the '42 season the class was proud to have several of its members on the best baseball team ever to play under the auspices of Coach lohn Shaner. The '43 season saw the same classmen back on the team plus several newly interested members of the class. The '43 season proved quite successful despite uncon- trolable conditions caused by the war, which made it impossible for West Reading to enter any league competition. Swimming and track and field followed closely in the mind of anyone who thinks of sports at West Reading High School. ln these two sports were developed the two most accomplished athletes of the class of '43. ln the '40-'4l and '4l-'42 swimming seasons the swimming team was led very successfully by Bobby Kerper, formerly a mem- ber of the class of '43, who won statewide distinction as an aquatic performer. ln track and field mention should be made of lohn Gilbert, who in the '42 season won consid- erable recognition for his feats in the sport. It is proper to note here that lohn Gilbert was the foremost athlete of the class of '43. 35 COUNCIL First row: David Potteiger, Fae Harris, Gloria Scott, Roberta Sweeney, Betty Werner, Evelyn Cardinal, Hlton Ellis. Second row: Irene Petrakes, Robert Becker, Henry Schneider, Stephen C. Leininger, advisor, Lovina N.Kline,advisor, Charles E. Thomas, advisor, David Houck, Barbara Spangenburg. LHRIBT STI-IFF First row: Dorothy E, Brunner, advisor, Dawn Moyer, Mary Beth Schoier, Iean Flickinger, David Batdorf, Richard Schlegel, lane Brusch, Roberta Sweeney, Ieannine Flulenbach, Helen Mae Gussman. Second row: lean Hoelter, Dor- othy Hartzell, Phyllis Collins, Carolyn Reynolds, Gloria Scott, Barbara Muhs, Ioyce Gerhart, Mary Iane Eckert, Susan Mira- bile, Mary Finn McDonald. Third row: Herbert P. Holtzrnan, advisory Iarnes Fahl, William Wesner, William Barr, Rita Lieb, Richard Wagner, Elaine Schwartz, Richard Leinbach, Robert Moore, Samuel I. Nay- lor, advisor. MHC DOWELL CHORRL CLUB First row: George W. Fichtorn, director, Richard Siedel, Theo- dore Heist, Mary lane Eckert, Robert Lebo, Iohn Gilbert, Iean Flickinger, accompanist. Second row: lane Manning, Marv Beth Schoter, Elaine Hu- ber, lane Brusch, Helen Fehl. STUDENT COUNCIL 1 9 4 2 - 4 3 In addition to the regular Work of the Student Council, it exerted all its efforts to further- ing the War Effort by taking part in the Schools at War program. The committee in charge of this program consisted of Robert Becker, chairman, Betty Werner, Barbara Spangenberg, and Miss Kline, adviser. Throughout the year this committee staged de- fense drives of all kinds. They succeeded in raising more than Sl0,000, in defense stamps and bonds sales. They collected 1,000 keys, 190 decks of playing cards, and quite a number of books. Mrs. Lamson staged and directed a play entitled Petticoat Rule, which netted 5865.80 ln April a two-day scrap drive was conducted which netted 5,000 pounds of cans, iron, brass, and aluminum. A Schools at War scrapbook was organized by Barbara Muhs, and was entered into competition with schools throughout the state. Thus, through these various drives and campaigns, the Student Council did its part in helping the Allied Nations in their tight for freedom. The Student Council for the term 1942-43 consisted of the following members: President . . . Robert Sweeney, l2A V. President . . . Gloria Scott, llA Secretary . . . . Fae Harris, l2B Treasurer . . Betty Werner, llB David Houck, 10A, Robert Becker, l0B, Henry Schneider, QA, Alton Ellis, QB, Barbara Spangenberg, 8B, Elenore Patrakas, 8B, David Potteiger, 7A, Evelyn Cardinal, 7B, Miss Lovina Kline, Adviser, Mr. Charles Thomas, Adviser, Mr. Stephen Leininger, Adviser. 37 THE LARIAT The Lariat, West Reading High Schools newspaper, was organized in the Fall of 1941, by students who realized that it would be a great asset to the school itself as well as to every pupil. The aim of these students was to create an efficient staff organization which would provide a medium through which students and faculty members could learn about school events, and a means whereby students could express their views and opinions. The staff, consisting of Z5 members and four faculty advisors, chose Burton Fleming as their Editor-in-Chief. Thus, a newspaper was started in our school, and proved very successful in its first year. In September, 1942, Richard Schlegel became the Editor-in-Chief. He did much to irn- prove the paper, and it was with regret that we saw him enter Albright College in Feb- ruary. ' However, David Batdorf succeeded Schlegel, and proved to be equally as efficient, with leanne Flickinger as his assistant. The Lariat's functions are not all journalistic. ln the past year the Lariat has sponsored Sport Hops, held a picnic, awarded pins to its members, dedicated a plaque and notebook to its editors and staff, and has sent, and will continue to send, issues to our boys serving in the armed forces. In its short period of existence, the Lariat has made quite an impressive and enviable record, and, with the cooperation of students and teachers, it seems to be destined for even higher standards iri future years. E D I T O R S Editor-in-Chief ........... Richard Schlegel Editor-in-Chief . . ........ David I. Batdorf Rssistant Editor . . . Ieanne M, Flickinger News Editor .... .... I ane Brusch Sports Editor, Boys. . . .... lames Fahl Sports Editor, Girls . . . . lane Manning Social Editor . . . Mary Beth Schofer Feature Editor . . . . . Molly Sweeney Business Manager . . Helen Mae Gussman Staff Flrtist ..... . . Richard Leinbach Hssistant Staff Hrtist ......... Barbara Muhs R E P O R T E R S Mary lane Eckert ......... William Wessner Robert Moore . . ...... . Richard Wagner William Barr . . . . lean Hoeffer Gloria Scott . . . ...... Rita Lieb Caroline Reynolds .......... Phyllis Collins S T H F F T Y P I S T S Ieannine Flulenbach Mary Hnn McDonald ........ Dorothy Hartzell Dawn Moyer ....,....... Ioyce Gerhart Elaine Schwartz ........... Susan Mirabile H D V I S O R S Herbert Holtzman ........ . . Edwin Yeich Samuel Naylor . . ...... . Dorothy Brunner 38 THE MACDOWELL CHORAL CLUB Come, O songs Come, O dreams. For the past eighteen months our high school has been favored by the songs of the Mac- Dowell Choral Club. This choral club has been and will be a great tribute to our school. ln December l94l, a small group of Iuniors formed an octet. Since that time the choral club, with Mr. Fichthorn as its director, has grown and expanded until it is now a compact organization consisting of twelve members. When the time came for choosing a name, Mr. Fichthorn suggested the surname of Ed- ward MacDowell, since he was a great American writer and composer of modern times. Thus one of MacDowell's better known numbers, To A Wild Rose, became their theme song. During the school year of 1941-1942 the members elected Richard Seidel president. Dick proved to be a very enthusiastic and capable leader. Some of the activities in which the choral club participated are: Class Night Cl942l, ra- dio broadcasts, assembly and other civic programs. Near the end of the school term 1941-1942, the choral club was able to procure maroon and steel gowns. Under the very able direction of Miss Florence Finger, head of the home economics department, this was made possible. During the summer of 1942 the club appeared at the playground opening and many local churches. The highlights of the choral club summer career were taking part in the Flag Day Celebration at Valley Forge, Indiantown Gap Church Services and the Reading Phil- harmonic Orchestra at the City Park Band Shell. ln the opening year, 1942-1943, the officers of the choral club were elected as follows: President, Richard Seidelg Vice President, Iohn Gilbert, Secretary, lane Manning, and Treasurer, Helen Fehl. This year proved to be a very successful one. They again sang at many local churches, civic and radio programs, and assemblies. The greatest event in the history of the choral club was its first concert for the public on October 28, 1942 in the High School auditorium with Orsola Pucciarelli, William Maier, and Carl Eberl as their distinguished guests. The concert was an outstanding success and the group was swarmed with favorable comments and praise much of which, and justly so, went to Mr. Fichthorn, who relinquished so much of his time and effort. The group also sang for the Berks County School Directors Convention at the Court House and the Excelsior Royal Arch Chapter of the Masons. Although seven of the twelve members will be leaving this year, it is expected that the club will continue its excellent work. 39 GIRL RESERVES GIRLS' GLEE CLUB HI-Y CLUB GIRL RESERVES The Girl Reserve Club, conducting a tour-star program this year, included in its schedule Worship, Educational, Recreational, and Service meetings. The Worship Committee had charge of two Worship Services, in which ministers were the speakers. Another event which attracted a large number of Girl Reserves was the Good Friday morning service. This was in collaboration with the Hi-Y Club. Two of the most interesting Educational meetings were a talk on Trees, and a description by Miss Helen Ahrens concerning her world tour. Two very successful Covered Dish Socials were held, and also a Doggy Roast with the Hi-Y Club. The second annual W.P.A. Dance, held on April 17, and with Elaine Schwartz as chairman, was a big success. On lanuary 27, a Card Party was sponsored by this club to raise money to send the two advisors to a conference in New York. Another service activity was the sending of Thanksgiving basket, containing food, clothing, and toys to a needy family in West Reading. This year a Girl Reserve Council was formed, consisting of girls from Reading, Muhlen- berg, Fleetwood, Wilson, Mt. Penn, and West Reading. Representatives from our club were Iane Brusch, lane Manning, and Mary Beth Schoier. lane Brusch also served on the Girl Reserve Committee. O F' F I C E R S President . ...... lane Brusch Vice-President . . Ieanne Flickinger Secretary . Mary Beth Scholer Treasurer . Dorothy Hartzell COMMITTEE CHHIRMQN Program .... . . loyce Gerhart Membership, . Ieanne Flickinger Historian . . Miriam Whitman Service . . Gloria Scott Social . . Elaine Schwartz Worship . . Helen Fehl Publicity Barbara Heins C H R P E R O N E S Miss Madeline Richardson Miss Dorothy Myers 41 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. G. W. Fichthorn, Was organized several years ago. In the event of any musical activities outside of the school this group was usually present. Most of the members sang at Kutztown and Mt. Penn quite a few times, The Club practiced continually this year, but made only one public appearance. This was for the yearly posture contest. There were four selections. Neapolitan Nights, Aloha, As Time Goes By, and the Sea Bee song. The officers in charge of affairs for this year Were: President . . Doris Wetzel Secretary . . . . Ida Whitmoyer Pianist . . . Miriam Schollenberger r 42 HI-Y The Hi-Y club this year was under the able supervision of Mr. Goundie. Officers serving for the year were as follows: President . . . . . Richard Smith Vice President . . lack Warner Secretary . . . . Walter Hohl Treasurer . . Donald Potteiger Chaplain . . . . Dave Moyer This year the club was functioning with the largest group since the Hi-Y was started. Highlighting the year was the impressive induction and initiation service which was per- formed twice. The club also took an active part in the dances and other activities that were sponsored by the inter-club council of the Hi-Y and Tri Hi-Y clubs. They had two members in the inter-club council, Smith and Warner. One of the attractions which was enjoyed was the Wednesday evening sessions in the W. R. Gym, playing basketball, throwing darts, and practicing commando tactics. The biggest activity planned by the club was the dance held on May 22, which proved to be a big success. The music was supplied by Whitey Meisky. With this dance one of the most successful years enjoyed by the Hi-Y club of West Reading came to a close. 43 CHEERLEADERS Front row Mary Beth Schofer, Icme Brusch, Elcxme Schwrzriz Back row: Robert Moore, lock Warner 44 CHEERLEADERS There is no doubt that West Readings school spirit was boosted by the enthusiasm and efforts of the cheerleaders. They introduced various new songs and cheers to the student body. The favorite of the Cowboys, as well as of other school bodies, was La Conga. The new song which was on everyones lips was the Cowboy Polka. The two oldsters in this cheerleading squad are Elaine Schwartz and lane Brusch. They began in their Sophomore year. Then, in the Iunior year, they took on three new mem- bers: Earle Angstadt, Mary lune Auge, and Mary Beth Schofer. It was this squad that really revived the half-buried school spirit, by staging impressive pep meetings, purchas- ing white uniforms, introducing new songs and cheers, including a song to the tune of On Wisconsin entitled, Fight, West Beadinglu, and the T-E-A-M yell. They also pre- sented and carried out a new idea, that of having a Torch March and Bonfire before the year's most important game. This proved to be a big success, and was staged in both their Iunior and Senior years. In October, 1942, Bob Moore and lack Warner were chosen to take the places of Mary Iune Auge and Earle Angstadt. This new squad, led by the three experienced members, proved to be one of the best in recent years. Three of the members, Brusch, Schofer, and Schwartz, will graduate this year, leaving behind them an excellent and enviable record of service and school spirit. 45 CLASS PROPHECY I think you Will all agree with me that it is always interesting, as well as thrilling, to go traveling, particularly when your home town is on the itinerary. Of course, I am speak- ing of only one home town-that of good old West Reading. Now, after ten long and changing years, I finally decided to visit this once called grave- yard town. However, contrary to this belief, I now find, much to my surprise, activity at its highest degree. In addition, I not only saw and heard of, but also spoke to, many of my former classmates. The first familiar name I came across was that of Richard A. Schlegel, M. D., printed in black letters on a small white sign, extending over a unique doorway. I later learned that his trade was quite prosperous, and that Mrs. Schlegel, the former Mary Beth Scho- fer, not only assumes the responsibility of his wife, but also that of his nurse. Around the corner, I met Mary Ann, and she told me that she is Assistant Librarian at the Reading Public Library. She also informed me of Iudy's success in life-she has four little ones trailing after herl Starchy and Nutzell, the former playboys, are now owners of the famous West Beading Pool and Billiard Room. Starchy, however, has many interesting stories to relate, especi- ally the one of how he sank a lap Convoy. As I passed the Food Fair, I noticed that Wrench is the head cashier. She said Ruth Ely is private secretary to her boss and is soon expecting a promotion -??? After five years as co-editor, lane Brusch is, at last, the chief editor of none other than the famous I-Iarper's Bazaar. I discovered through her that Diz Schwartz is first class dietitian at the Reading Hospital. Harry Wade has become curator of the renowned New York Art Galleries. His wife, nee Gertrude Hohl, dutifully keeps up her job as housekeeper. Quite frequently he comes in contactwith that once hard-working Bob Lebo. Imagine, he is still trying to become a comedian! After graduating from Albright College, Babs got that wonderful position of kindergarten teacher in the now antiquated West Beading School Building. Ireally don't know which to pity-her or the children! Another classmate visiting West Reading this week end is old Slim himself. I saw him lunching at the hotel, and I must admit that he looked quite majestic in his admiral's uni- form. Of course, all he talked about is that wonderful place called Annapolis He claims that Snuff Smith is chief pilot for the great Transcontinental Airways and is reported to be doing well Cwith what, the air hostesses, Snuff'??J. f 46 I spoke to Maisie and she stated that the commercial work was a little out of her reach, and, therefore, decided to end it all by that practical remedy called matrimony. A graduate of Iefferson Medical College, Iim Fahl, has acquired that noted and remark- able title of Dr. Quackf' How's business coming along, Fat? During my visit here, I attended a dance at the Berkshire Hotel. When I entered the hotel the desk clerk looked familiar to me, and, much to my surprise, I recognized her as Norma Sauber. I-Ier friend, Marie, was head Waitress there and was soon expecting to marry the cook. The music was supplied by a widely renowned orchestra, known as, Lup's Musical Mu- sic Makersf' The vocalist, Ida Whitmoyer, has been with Lup's orchestra for five years. The first dance I had was With Benny, who, after failing as a baseball announcer fthe game couldn't keep up with himll, took over his father's store and was now surrounded by a big, happy family. Breezing around the dance floor, I ran into Peanut Hummel. It seemed hard to believe that he was still a bachelor. I guess he becomes too absorbed in managing his Rum- mel Corset Factories. I also danced with Don Henning, who became better known as Speed Demon Hen- ning. Last week, on the Indianapolis Speed Way, he participated in his 40th auto race, and came through with flying colors Kwon 12th placelj. The following day, walking on Seventh Avenue, I spied industrious Claire, sweeping her porch quite energetically. lust then junior came dashing from around the side of the house, shouting at the top of his lungs that his sister had taken his nickel. After the rumpus, Claire said that recently she talked to London who now is a celebrated pian- ist, currently playing at Carnegie Hall. That popular West Beading eating place, namely Chaffe's, is under the partnership of Mary Stoudt and Rose Flacco. Business is very profitable, but due to unfavorable per- sonal relations, is soon believed to be dissolved. I went through the Five and Ten, and who should be assistant floor walker, but Ieannine Aulenbachl In the same store, Dawn Moyer holds down the honorable position of gen- eral office girl. As I was driving down the avenue, my eye was caught by a conspicuous sign, with immense illuminous letters, beaming down onto the street. It read: Sket's CS: Norm's Re- ducing and Rejuvenating School. Anyone interested was to consult Miss Lucille Benne- thum, their personal advisor. 47 I dropped in for a coke at the drugstore, and here Ardell and Molly were indulged in a vigorous conversation. I joined them, and I must say, it turned out to be an .enjoyable hour. Ardell, in business for herself, has acquired the recognition of a modiste, with Charlotte as her loyal and faithful helper. After going through with three divorces, Molly said she decided to call it quits That must have been for the time being, however, as I noticed a diamond on her third finger left hand. The door opened and in walked Kitty, who had just gotten in from the country. Her hus- band owns a large farm in Bernville and, thus, she has become quite a farmer lady. She and her husband are working on a special contrivance, which when completed, she said would be a marvelous asset to the farming industry Ca tractor siIencer, I think she called itll. Another customer in the store was Fae Harris, a once admired Iohn Power's model. As that type of routine was a little strenuous, she decided to move to California and take life easy. Mary Campitelli and Grace Hinnershitz have also moved out west, and they became proud owners of a Well-known dude ranch. While visiting with Helen Mae, still free and single, a circular came to the door advertis- ing Bucks Trapping and Hunting Advisory Bureau. Len Busch, his side-kick, is looked upon as the county's best trapper. Shocked wasn't the word for it when I learned that the Iohn Hopkins Hospital admitted to its staff Miss Doris Wetzel. Incidentally, ever since her admittance the doctors seem to be stricken with a new interest Attending a variety show at a local theatre, I was surprised to see on the program two familiar names. The first was that of Betty Beam, stunt roller skater, and the other was that of Ted Heist, popular male singer. As a special feature on the program, Iohn Gil- bert, prominent war hero making tours throughout the country, talked about his heroic and exciting adventures in war-torn Europe. The seat beside me was occupied by Dave Moyer, electrical engineer for the Westing- house Electric Company. In our course of conversation, he mentioned that Donald Mo- gel is employed by that world-read newspaper, the New York Times, as linotypist. Well, time has gone by very rapidly, and I must now return to my government job down in Washington. My trip would not have been complete if it hadn't been for this fascinating and enjoyable visit to the old homestead. As the saying goes, All good things must come to an end. IANE PETREE 48 HOW WE SEE OUR SENIORS Class Comedienne Class Comedian Mary Lou Mays Richard Nelson Class Romeo Class Athlete Class Actor Class Actress Most Popular Boy Most Popular Girl Class Sheik Class Flirt Boy Most Likely to Succeed Girl Most Likely to Succeed Favorite Male Teacher Favorite Female Teacher Most Attractive Girl Most Handsome Boy Most Artistic Most Temperamental Biggest Feet Busiest Our Story Teller Our Tarzan Our Cowboy Tallest Smallest Most Shy Quietest Most Talkative Sleepiest Laziest The Early Bird One Minute Man Biggest Stooge Man ot the Hour Fattest Biggest Mouth Richard Marks lohn Gilbert David Moyer Mary Stoudt lames Fahl Mary Beth Schoter Ted Heist Molly Sweeney Iames Fahl lane Brusch Mr. Edwin B. Yeich Mrs. B. N. Reichenbach Mary Beth Schoter Richard Schlegel Harry Wade A Fae Harris Iohn Muhs, lohn Gilbert lane Brusch William Stavrides Iohn Gilbert Donald Henning lohn Muhs Mary Campitelli Leonard Busch Betty Beam Elaine Schwartz Richard Marks Richard Marks , Lucille Bennethum - William Rummel Vifilliam Rummel Richard Schlegel Norman Koch David LeVan Shortest Our Politician Favorite Sport Favorite Comics Favorite Football Team Favorite Baseball Team Favorite Piece ot Music Favorite Comedian Favorite Comedienne Favorite Automobile Favorite Political Party Favorite Newspaper Favorite Program Favorite Orchestra Betty Beam William Stavrides Basketball Terry and the Pirates Minnesota Yankees As Time Goes By Bob Hope Gracie Allen Buick Democratic The Lariat Spot Light Bands Harry lames I SUNNY SIDE' 7' MHC' ww? '44, ...Kg 529 SI , lm , I xg 4,7 1 Y va 'G us MIJCELLHNEOUJ' -Q?. , 1 N ,WRENCH m me Hmou neu. W. 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